Laughing Squid
a daily dose of unique and curious things
How the Sound and Frequency of the ‘THX’ Deep Note Heightened the Anxiety of the Audience
Mixed Signals explored the history of the THX Deep Note and how it heightened the anxiety of audience members.
The Surprisingly Soulful and Heavily Sampled Funk by Scotland’s Average White Band
Music Mindset looked at the Average White Band and how this Scottish group created some of the most surprisingly soulful funk songs.
A Powerful Rapid Fire Leaf Blower ‘Gun’ That Shoots Multiple Rolls of Toilet Paper at Once
Colin Furze created a rapid-fire "gun" that shoots multiple rolls of toilet paper at once as a "Secret Santa" gift for fellow creators.
Determined Little Dog Doesn’t Let His Wheelchair Get in the Way of Playing in the Snow
An adorable Maltipoo named Tyrion doesn't let his wheelchair get in the way of enjoying the good things in life, such as playing in the snow.
An Incredible Gingerbread Re-Creation of the ‘Destroying the Death Star’ Scene From ‘Star Wars’
Industrial Light and Magic created an animated gingerbread re-creation of the "Destroying the Death Star" scene in "Star Wars IV: A New Hope".
A Beautifully Detailed Map of the Constellations
Dominic Walliman of Domain of Science created a detailed map of the constellations and explained how he categorized his illustrated icons.
Five Funny Ferrets Lovingly Swarm Their Feline Brother All at Once
Five adorably funny ferrets follow their feline sibling all over the house and lovingly swarm him whenever they see a chance.
A Moody Cover of ‘Overture’ From ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Played on Four Acoustic Guitars
40 Fingers performed a moody cover of "Overture" from the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar".
Tracking the Current Distance of the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball If It Were Dropping From Space
The Infinite Ball Drop is a site that tracks the current distance of the New Year's Eve Times Square Ball if it were dropping from Space.
A Jolly Jazz Cover of ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’
Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox teamed up with Casey Abrams to perform a jolly jazz cover of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town".